Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse
Object Number:
1942.463
Date:
1820-1850
Medium:
Glass, metal, linen
Dimensions:
overall: 4 1/8 x 2 7/8 x 1/4 in.
Description:
Green, gold and lavender glass and metal beadwork purse (coin purse) on linen ground with slightly arched metal snap fastener, round bottom, lined with linen; zig-zag and diamond pattern across top, leaf motif with same zig-zag and diamond pattern beneath, floral design on the bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mary L. and Ellen Constant
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
